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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • Astronomy
    • Telescope Technology

    Background:

    • Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing demands precise alignment of the telescope primary mirror to the sensor.
    • Segmented mirror phasing in large telescopes, like the Thirty Meter Telescope and Giant Magellan Telescope, imposes stringent registration tolerances (<0.1% of primary mirror diameter).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a robust pupil registration algorithm for high-accuracy Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing.
    • To adapt and validate the algorithm for phasing segmented mirrors in next-generation telescopes.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a pupil registration algorithm based on balancing subimage intensities from peripheral subapertures.
    • Algorithm accounts for four degrees of freedom: translation, rotation, and magnification.
    • Algorithm tested via simulations on Thirty Meter Telescope and Giant Magellan Telescope geometries.

    Main Results:

    • The algorithm demonstrates high accuracy in simulations for pupil registration.
    • Evaluated sensitivity to noise, crosstalk, scintillation, and segment reflectivity variations.
    • Algorithm proven effective for precise alignment in demanding astronomical applications.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented pupil registration algorithm meets the high-accuracy requirements for phasing segmented mirrors.
    • This method is adaptable to various large telescope designs, including the Thirty Meter Telescope and Giant Magellan Telescope.
    • The algorithm offers a reliable solution for critical alignment tasks in advanced optical systems.